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The testimony in the extradition case at Old Bailey Court in London will end in the new week, but the judge agreed with Asanz’s lawyers’ request that more time be given to prepare the final arguments. “Obviously, it seems unlikely that we will be able to get a verdict before November 4,” said attorney Edward Fitzgerald, who represents Asanza in court. “It must be borne in mind that there will be elections and the future is uncertain.”
Fitzgerald explained that the demand for the extradition of his client during the administration of US President Donald Trump was politically motivated. He told the court that some aspects of his defense related to the president “will be more severe if there are Tramps.” Baraicer’s defense was given four weeks to prepare arguments, and the US government’s side two more.
The 49-year-old Asanza has been charged with violating U.S. anti-espionage laws in connection with thousands of military and diplomatic documents published by WikiLeaks in 2010.
Asanze hid in the Ecuadorian embassy in London for seven years to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he was suspected of raping his colleagues. Last November, the Swedish Public Prosecutor’s Office closed its investigation into the case.
In April last year, Asanza was evicted from the embassy, and British the police detained him.
The US Justice Department wants to sue Asan for leaking documents. He faces 175 years in prison.
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